Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-September 2011

Holy cow...I've missed a couple of pages! I try to keep up w/ them all everyday, but I think some slipped by. In regards to getting hair highlighted while pregnant, I did mine when I was 9 weeks along. I'll probably be going again in the next 2 months or so.

Today I'm 15 weeks - yay! I've gained about 4-5lbs so far...and I swear it's all in the boobs & uterus :bigsmile:

Hi Megan! Congratulations!! I'm also 23weeks with my first! I just walk as briskly as I am able. That usually means only about 3.5mph, but I try. I wasn't in the best shape before getting pregnant, especially when it came to my cardiovascular capabilities. I picked up a yoga DVD that I've been determined to crack open, but haven't yet. Maybe today will be the day. I've never done yoga, so its a little daunting, but I know its good for us while pregnant.

Happy 30th bday.

Thank you ladies for your input on the names. I'm kind of leaning towards the more formal name and using a nickname. I often get asked "Is Kristy short for Christina or Christine?" Nope, just Kristy. lol I also like Abigail and use Abby for short. It's so hard to pick out a name you love and think about all the other factors, i.e. nicknames, how it sounds with the middle and last name, etc. It seems that so far, girl names are easier to pick out than boy names. Eric's middle name, Stafford, is so formal and I'm trying to find a boy's first name that I love and that sounds good with it.

So today is my 30th birthday and I got the Vitamix blender I've been wanting! YAY!! Eric had it all set up when I went downstairs this morning. He also used painter's tape to write messages all over my car and he said I have to leave them on all day. Back: "Caution: old person driving", front: "B-day girl", sides: "30". AND he decorated my office with "over the hill" decorations. Gotta love him.

Happy Birthday Kristy and jrueckert!

Welcome Rosanna and Kittycatsss!

Happy Thursday to all fit mommas!

Happy Birthday jrueckert!
I know what you mean about the heartbeat. I'm fine in-between appointments right up until the couple of days immediately preceding, and then I am suddenly outrageously anxious to make sure all is well. I'm sure everything will go wonderfully!

kittycatsss/Megan: I will definitely crack mine open tonight, and if its worth recommending I will provide you the Title and give a quick review so that you can determine if its what you're looking for. And I know what you're saying about the weather; thats part of the reason I like using DVDs. Not my preferred method for getting activity because it keeps me indoors, but by Halloween (in Chicago) its usually pretty rainy and cold. Maybe time to invest in some pregnant woman/crappy weather-friendly apparel? I don't really know what that would be right now, but if I find anything extraordinary I'll let you know.

To all you lovely Ladies:
I would love the additional support gained by having you 'Friend' me! I know you'll help keep me motivated and on-path in keeping up with my Food Diary and Exercise logging.
Thanks!

Happy Birthday Kristy!! :flowerforyou:

Wow...I am far behind! I am so busy at work this week and just finished moving into my new office...now about to go do an orientation for the rest of the day...hope everyone is doing well!

I am 17 weeks today and man time is flying! 13 days until my ultrasound lol :bigsmile:
Feeling really good, just tired as usual I'm going to a level 1 Iyengar yoga class tonight after work - it's 90 mins and I'm really looking forward to it!

Have a great day all!

All of you ladies that are just starting to (or soon going to) buy maternity clothes....I caved today & found some online. I don't know about you all....but I want cute looking maternity clothes & they are hard to find, especially in the stores. Online there are oodles...but some of the prices are outrageous. I got some at www.kikisfashions.com. Just tops for now. The ones I got were ~$20/top....but they also have a 25% discount & of course free shipping if you buy so much. It may take me some time to grow into them, but at least I'll have them on hand....vs throwing a temper tantrum b/c I have nothing to wear :bigsmile:

I'm having a harder time finding pants though. I wear longs & they are harder to find (so far). I did buy one pair...but they're regular length & I feel they should almost be longer. I'm sure I won't care once I'm too big to fit into my regular ones...

Hello to my fit, fabulous pregnant and mom friends!

Just wanted to start off by responding to something Heather posted a few days ago (and no, you were not preaching!). I think we are all here because we want to be fit and fabulous throughout our pregnancies and beyond. Personally, I think it is easy to use pregnancy as an excuse for exercise, but I want to encourage everyone to try and at least do something small even when you are feeling fatigued and not so great. For myself, the hardest part is getting out the door. On days that I am unmotivated I tell myself I only have to run a mile (or something like that). 99% of the time, once I get going, I feel so much better and actually complete my original goal. I know we are all different though, so listen to your body - are you truly too tired/sick to do something or is the lazy monster starting to sneak in?? I hope this doesn't offend anyone, just trying to keep you inspired and motivated. Also remember that nutrition is a vital part to the whole program. If healthy, whole foods are going into your body you should feel better and if you aren't able to exercise at least you are giving your body good nutrients.

Danielle - yes, my profile picture was taken 6 days post-delivery. As of today, I am nine pounds up from my pre-pregnancy weight. Am able to wear a normal pair of jeans too! I think this is a huge testament to eating right and exercising throughout my pregnancy. I can't wait for the next five weeks to go by so I can be healed from the c-section and start running again. Good news is my pediatrician ok'd Ellie going in the running stroller as soon as my doctor clears me. Yeah!

Kristy, Happy Birthday girl and welcome to the 30 club! I had a blast in my 20's, but have to say the 30's are probably even better. I love the name Holden for a boy and was thinking Holden Stafford had kind of a nice ring to it!

Megan, welcome! I am a runner too. My mileage definitely decreased as my belly grew, but I was still running a total of 10 miles per week (over three runs) up until 40 weeks and three days pregnant. I got a great support belt that I started wearing around 26 weeks and that helped to support my low-back. If your body allows and your practitioner is okay, I'd say keep it up as long as you can. I also did prenatal yoga, walked my dogs daily and strength trained 3-4 days a week.

H_82, 15 weeks yeah! I think your weight gain sounds great and all boobs and baby is the best kind! Just wait until after you deliver to really see how big the boobs get :-)

Rosanna, I work in healthcare and for a long time really resisted the flu shot myself. My husband (also in healthcare) has always been a firm believer in the flu shot. I gave in a few years ago and have started protecting myself and now plan to keep up with it as I have Ellie that I want to protect. I believe the biggest push for the flu shot during pregnancy is the fact that you are considered immuno compromised, which means you have a higher risk for contracting viruses etc. It's a personal choice though so do what you feel best with. Good luck with your new DVD's!

Jruecker, Happy Birthday! Hope you get to hear the heartbeat at your appointment. It's too cool!

Ashley, sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday. Running always helps me to work out those kinks, but glad to hear the M&M's did the trick too. Giving in every once and a while is not a bad thing, especially since you are usually so active. The weight gain sounds right on track! My dogs love the long walks too - they look at me funny right now since I am on doctor's orders to not do any activity.....they must be thinking "mom's broken".

Babeed, I love the names you are tossing around - very beautiful! As for flu shots, check your local pharmacies at drug stores and grocery stores. I think it's been around $25-30 for a shot the last few years. Public Health is certainly another option, but check with your OB's office too. I know I can get mine there and insurance covers it.

Rayna, Get ready girl, the time will keep on flying by! Have fun with yoga tonight - I am jealous!

Brenda, I love the name Gael! I also know that it would probably very rarely get pronounced right. It's a tough one..

Heather, sorry to hear you are feeling blah today. I know we have a cool, grey day here in Seattle and I think Fall is on the way. Maybe put on some good tunes and have a little dance party around the house, that always makes me happy! Your weight gain sounds awesome and right on track. Even if you gain a pound a week here on out, you still won't hit the 35 mark - great healthy gain! As for breastfeeding Charlee - be prepared for what you've heard. It's challenging in the beginning. I certainly see why so many people give up. To me it was a non-negotiable thing and I went into it with an attitude that I/we could do this. Once you get it, it's so special!

Ahhh....Ellie's calling.....sorry I have to go....

Holly

A1schwei- I think you are supposed to add 300 calories to your weight now. I was told to do maintence the 1st trimester then add 300 the 2nd and maybe 200 more the third. I'm really confused on all of this too. My doctor said to eat between 1500-2000 a day. I don't usually eat even 1500 but before I got pregnant I only ate 800- 1000 calories a day for years. It just depends on your body I think. I still have my calorie intake set on maintenence, and I have gained 8lbs so far. My doctor said that's great, so I'm just going to stick with it. If I'm hungry I'll eat more.

Lots of cute names flyin around. I have a few, my main names so far is Emberlei for a girl, and Brody for a boy. Got more names, but these are my favorites so far.

All of you ladies that are just starting to (or soon going to) buy maternity clothes....I caved today & found some online. I don't know about you all....but I want cute looking maternity clothes & they are hard to find, especially in the stores. Online there are oodles...but some of the prices are outrageous. I got some at www.kikisfashions.com. Just tops for now. The ones I got were ~$20/top....but they also have a 25% discount & of course free shipping if you buy so much. It may take me some time to grow into them, but at least I'll have them on hand....vs throwing a temper tantrum b/c I have nothing to wear :bigsmile:

I'm having a harder time finding pants though. I wear longs & they are harder to find (so far). I did buy one pair...but they're regular length & I feel they should almost be longer. I'm sure I won't care once I'm too big to fit into my regular ones...

I don't know if you have a Kohls near you (or maybe you could try online) but they always have great sales, and they have maternity jeans that come in Petite, Regular, and Long. I just purchased my first pair of maternity pants from them. They are really comfortable and stylish. Hope that helps!

Im right there with you Misti & A1schwei as regards to were we should be calorie wise?? :embarassed:

Misti, I think your right, it's going to vary from person to person...I have mine currently set at 1500 which is 1200 daily + 300 additional but I don't think I've ever hit that thru my 1st tri mester.

Any recommendations for the 2nd semester would be awesome (in this area)

I did change my to sedatary since all I seem to do lately is eat and sleep.....:laugh:

I too have been a bit perplexed about this issue, as I asked a similar question yesterday. I decided to do some additional research and this is what I've come up with...

During the first trimester, we don't really need any additional calories. Baby's growth is not significant enough to impact the fuel we take in for our bodies. In the second and third trimesters we need an additional 300 calories/day. I believe this additional caloric intake should be added to a maintenance calorie goal based on our pre-pregnancy weight.

babeed854-I think part of the reason you may have continued to lose weight is because of your calorie settings. I may be wrong, but based on information that my brother (who is a personal trainer) has given me in the past, 1200 calories/day for a woman is in the weight-loss category. Perhaps you need to modify your goals for the duration of your first trimester to a maintenance goal based on your current weight. And then play with the settings in your second and third trimesters to reflect an additional 300 calories/day.

Here is an example based on my real numbers:
Pre-pregnancy weight 150lbs.
My maintenance numbers for my first trimester (without any physical activity, and using sedentary as a lifestyle) should have been 1700 calories/day.
Modifying my goals for my second and third trimester, this would mean I should consume approximately 2000 calories/day.

I know that seems high, but I'm in very good health **knock on wood**, and my OBGYN is really happy with my current weight progress. And those additional 300 calories/day are actually going straight to my baby. Theoretically my body should maintain at the 2000/day caloric intake.

I really hope this helps, and if anyone finds that the information I've provided is inaccurate, PLEASE CORRECT me!

Have a great day everyone!

Totally agree H_82. Your body will let you know what it needs.